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Assuming that the price of these boats is similar, what would you chose? We're in Tahoe where it's often choppy in the afternoon. Performance is certainly a factor but we're not hard core. We'll probably surf more than wakeboard. I might be leaning towards the G23 but it will be harder to find.
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On a large lake like Tahoe, and considering that the G23 in my opinion is much better at all levels of wake boarding, I would go G23. The 230 will definitely handle better as the G is a bus. But the G will tolerate the chop better. The 230 wakeboard wake, while great, takes a significant amount of extra weight to achieve a nice shape and is wide and often forces riding at higher speeds than a G. -
I read that there is a lot of spray on the prior G's that they eliminated this year... Might consider that...
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That's mostly at surf speeds, but like you said, it is virtually gone on the 2016.Originally posted by shag View PostI own and operate Silver Cove Marine, which is an inboard boat restoration, service, and sales facility located in Mooresville, North Carolina. We specializes in Nautiques and Correct Crafts, and also provide general service for Nautiques fifteen years old and older.
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G23 for sure!!Comment
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Originally posted by NautiqueJeff View Post
How much spray are we talking about? I'll use the boat more for surfing than wakeboarding. Unless I waited for a couple of years to get a used boat, the 2016 is beyond what I'd like to spend. Are the upgrades that big?Comment
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I might get crucified for saying this but there are a lot of boats out there that are significantly better than a G for handling chop. As much as I love our G, if we were on a bigger lake and often drove in chop often I'd buy something with a deep V hull. You should take it out for a test on a rough day and see if it works for you. I've never been on a 230 so can't comment.Comment
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It's a no brainer... G23 all the way. Forget about chop and all... the G23 is just flat out an awesome boat, you will love the G23 for many reasons... to me it is not even a thought if considering both of those boats!!Comment
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by the way the surf spray is really not that bad... and of course you can control what direction you go in if it starts to bug you. On really windy days into the wind you will have some spray but it not awful.... plus on days like those you will either not surf, find a less windy spot or try to surf down wind as much as possible... it is not something to get worked up over. Nautique is all about quality so the 2016 solved that issue but it was a minor issue and they care enough to do something about it...Comment
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As always demo both if you can but the opinions here, mine included, will all say get a G23. Definitely a great boat and very good in rough water compared to other towboats i have ridden in.2015 G23 550
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Something not mentioned yet....if you are doing to be doing alot of towing, make sure you wont have to upgrade your tow vehicle at the same time as a boat purchase! I have a 230, and if I stepped up to a G series then I would have needed to get a new truck in order to tow it safely. Just a thought......
There is a great thread at the top of the message board about safe towing of G-boatsLast edited by Guntersville230; 11-03-2015, 10:32 AM.Comment
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Well said. The only time the spray is bothersome for me is the late fall and early spring runs, especially if the driver is in her winter coat and is trying to stay dry.Originally posted by st68 View Post
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For surfing don't overlook the 230. Great surf machine. And 2016 is a new boat....230 with ZR6 running on propane
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LOL! I can just picture that one. She must be a cool lady to be a sport about it so you can get your surf on.Originally posted by swankster View PostComment
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